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  • 1 off the rist: by CHILDISH, Billy
    CHILDISH, Billy
    1 off the rist: new poems.

    London: 2016. Scarce. Limited edition, number 84 of only 100 copies. Published by Tangerine Press. Book is hardback in hand sewn and handmade marbled paper covered boards with a Japanese Silk spine. The front cover artwork is embossed in black with Heritage book white archival quality, Fourdrinier made, acid-free text paper on the inside and Hahnemuhle Ingres endpapers. 24 pages. The limitation is numbered in red, and signed by Billy Childish in blue pencil, with Hangman gallows stamp. In fine / as new condition.

    Book ID: 3902
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  • One of only 30 copies on hand-made paper
    1100 obscure points: by SCHWARTZ, JACOB, Dr.
    SCHWARTZ, JACOB, Dr.
    1100 obscure points: The bibliographies of 25 English and 21 American authors.

    London: The Ulysses Bookshop, 1931. First edition. This is one of only 30 copies published on handmade paper. (This copy is unnumbered). There was a total publication of 666 copies. Original orange cloth with gilt titles. Slight fading to the boards and spine. Otherwise only fractional bumping. Inside in excellent, clean condition throughout. Many pages are uncut. There is an attractive bookplate by Åke Busenitz, for Åke Andersson, almost certainly the Swedish Olympic Bronze medal winner (1952). 25cm x 16cm. 96 pages. An amusing printed dedication "to the bibliographer who insured himself against going mad." There is no indication if he had to make a claim. There are no copies of this handmade edition available at the time of…

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    London: The Ulysses Bookshop, 1931. First edition. This is one of only 30 copies published on handmade paper. (This copy is unnumbered). There was a total publication of 666 copies. Original orange cloth with gilt titles. Slight fading to the boards and spine. Otherwise only fractional bumping. Inside in excellent, clean condition throughout. Many pages are uncut. There is an attractive bookplate by Åke Busenitz, for Åke Andersson, almost certainly the Swedish Olympic Bronze medal winner (1952). 25cm x 16cm. 96 pages. An amusing printed dedication "to the bibliographer who insured himself against going mad." There is no indication if he had to make a claim. There are no copies of this handmade edition available at the time of cataloguing.

    . Première édition. Il s'agit de l'un des 30 exemplaires publiés sur papier fait main. (Cet exemplaire n'est pas numéroté). Le tirage total s'élevait à 666 exemplaires. Reliure d'origine en toile orange avec titres dorés. Légère décoloration sur les plats et le dos. Sinon, quelques légères éraflures seulement. L'intérieur est en excellent état, propre sur toute la longueur. De nombreuses pages ne sont pas rognées. On y trouve un joli ex-libris d'Åke Busenitz, destiné à Åke Andersson, très certainement le médaillé de bronze olympique suédois (1952). 25 cm x 16 cm. 96 pages. Une dédicace imprimée amusante « au bibliographe qui s'est assuré contre la folie ». Rien n'indique s'il a dû faire jouer son assurance. Aucun exemplaire de cette édition sur papier fait main n'est disponible au moment du catalogage.

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    Book ID: 5633
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  • 12 Books That Changed The World by BRAGG, Melvyn
    BRAGG, Melvyn
    12 Books That Changed The World

    London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2006. First edition in original dust jacket. Hardback in black cloth with gilt title to spine. 24 colour plates and many b/w illustrations. 372 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches). Near fine in a near fine unclipped dust jacket. The 12 books are: Principia Mathematica (1687) by Isaac Newton; Married Love (1918) by Marie Stopes; Magna Carta (1215); Book of Rules of Association Football (1863); On the Origin of Species (1859) by Charles Darwin; On the Abolition of the Slave Trade (1789) by William Wilberforce in Parliament, immediately printed in several versions; A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) by Mary Wollstonecraft; Experimental Researches in Electricity (three volumes, 1839, 1844, 1855)…

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    London: Hodder & Stoughton, 2006. First edition in original dust jacket. Hardback in black cloth with gilt title to spine. 24 colour plates and many b/w illustrations. 372 pp. 240 x 160 mm (9½ x 6¼ inches). Near fine in a near fine unclipped dust jacket. The 12 books are: Principia Mathematica (1687) by Isaac Newton; Married Love (1918) by Marie Stopes; Magna Carta (1215); Book of Rules of Association Football (1863); On the Origin of Species (1859) by Charles Darwin; On the Abolition of the Slave Trade (1789) by William Wilberforce in Parliament, immediately printed in several versions; A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792) by Mary Wollstonecraft; Experimental Researches in Electricity (three volumes, 1839, 1844, 1855) by Michael Faraday; Patent Specification for Arkwright's Spinning Machine (1769) by Richard Arkwright; The King James Bible (1611) by William Tyndale and 54 scholars appointed by the king; An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations (1776) by Adam Smith; and The First Folio (1623) by William Shakespeare.

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    Book ID: 2073
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  • 21 USA - The Gift of Life by CAUTY, James.
    CAUTY, James.
    21 USA - The Gift of Life Part of Operation Magic Kingdom.

    Totnes: James Cauty: 2007. First Edition. Limited Edition Print on 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 21 stamped, and initialled in pencil with AP (which probably stands for Artist's Proof). The Gift of Life, OMK Page Edition. 'Operation Magic Kingdom' was a billboard and street poster campaign in London (2007) against the Iraq war. This was also released as stamps and prints. OMK blind stamped and hand numbered in pencil to front. Has official CNPD red stamp on verso. With 4 binding holes in the left hand margin. Dimensions: 35,8 cm x 30.5cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'. More recently,…

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    Totnes: James Cauty: 2007. First Edition. Limited Edition Print on 315 gsm archival paper. Edition of 21 stamped, and initialled in pencil with AP (which probably stands for Artist's Proof). The Gift of Life, OMK Page Edition. 'Operation Magic Kingdom' was a billboard and street poster campaign in London (2007) against the Iraq war. This was also released as stamps and prints. OMK blind stamped and hand numbered in pencil to front. Has official CNPD red stamp on verso. With 4 binding holes in the left hand margin. Dimensions: 35,8 cm x 30.5cm. Excellent condition. Currently protected in archival film. James (Jimmy) Cauty, was formerly a musician with the band 'The Orb', and was a member of 'KLF'. More recently, he has been an artist, creating works of dissent, and working alongside artists such as Banksy and Billy Childish. He has been involved in Steve Lowe's L-13 Light Industrial workshop. He created the gift shop at Banksy's 'Dismaland'. His work also toured as part of the ADP (Aftermath Dislocation Principle) Riot Tour.

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    Book ID: 1818
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  • 22nd Annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair Poster. by WATERS, Daniel
    WATERS, Daniel
    22nd Annual Boston International Antiquarian Book Fair Poster.

    Martha's Vineyard: The Indian Hill Press, 1998. Printed in black and red with a lovely 'woodcut' design by Daniel Waters. On thick cream paper. In a good condition, but has a small closed tear to one edge, and has signs of having been folded at some point. Blank to verso. 590 x 380 mm (23¼ x 15 inches).

    Book ID: 2760
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  • A hand coloured broadside against the revolutions of 1848
    27 juin 1848. Mort de Mgr l'Archevêque de Paris. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    27 juin 1848. Mort de Mgr l'Archevêque de Paris. Martyr de son dévouement pour la France

    Paris: Imprimerie, Lithographie et Fabrique d'Images de Dembor et Gangel, 1848. First edition. Hand coloured lithograph. 18.8 x 28.8 cm (dimensions of the engraving), 38.6 x 29.2 cm (dimensions of the sheet). A large hand coloured broadside against the revolutions of 1848. Denys Auguste Affre Archbishop of Paris, believed that his presence could help to bring peace to the barricades in 1848. He had started speaking, when the gunfire began again, and he was hit, by a stray bullet. He died the following day. The BnF have the only copy we can find, Reference is ark:/12148/cb38793121h. Première édition. Lithographie coloriée à la main. 18,8 x 28,8 cm (dimensions de la gravure), 38,6 x 29,2 cm (dimensions de la feuille).…

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    Paris: Imprimerie, Lithographie et Fabrique d'Images de Dembor et Gangel, 1848. First edition. Hand coloured lithograph. 18.8 x 28.8 cm (dimensions of the engraving), 38.6 x 29.2 cm (dimensions of the sheet). A large hand coloured broadside against the revolutions of 1848. Denys Auguste Affre Archbishop of Paris, believed that his presence could help to bring peace to the barricades in 1848. He had started speaking, when the gunfire began again, and he was hit, by a stray bullet. He died the following day. The BnF have the only copy we can find, Reference is ark:/12148/cb38793121h. Première édition. Lithographie coloriée à la main. 18,8 x 28,8 cm (dimensions de la gravure), 38,6 x 29,2 cm (dimensions de la feuille). Grande affiche coloriée à la main dénonçant les révolutions de 1848. Denys Auguste Affre, archevêque de Paris, pensait que sa présence pourrait contribuer à ramener la paix sur les barricades en 1848. Il avait commencé à prendre la parole lorsque les coups de feu reprirent et qu'il fut touché par une balle perdue. Il mourut le lendemain. La BnF possède le seul exemplaire que nous ayons pu trouver, sous la référence ark:/12148/cb38793121h.

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    Book ID: 5645
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  • 8 Minutes. HIRST & BAILEY. by BAILEY, David.
    BAILEY, David.
    8 Minutes. HIRST & BAILEY.

    Gottinchen: Steidl, 2009. First edition. 130 photographs of British 'bad boy' artist Damien Hirst by the great British fashion photographer David Bailey, taken during a single shoot lasting only eight minutes. As new, still in the original shrink wrap.

    Book ID: 2179
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  • A lovely example of the transition from tradition to modernernity.
    A beautiful Japanese family photograph album by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    A beautiful Japanese family photograph album

    S.P, C1917. A beautiful Japanese family photograph album. Contains 38 photographs (mainly silver gelatin including 4 CDV's and a couple of sepia) and five photograph postcards. The curious feature of this album, is that although it primarily follows the same Japanese family (from Circa 1905-1917) the postcards that are tipped in have annotations in French, and include Vietnam and Burma. A lot of the focus of the photographs is on the traditional dress of the women, and you can see the transition from the kimono through to the modern woman about town. There are also two newspaper cuttings in French, one on Japanese fashions and one on Japanese haircuts. Our personal favourite photograph is a rather grumpy looking old…

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    S.P, C1917. A beautiful Japanese family photograph album. Contains 38 photographs (mainly silver gelatin including 4 CDV's and a couple of sepia) and five photograph postcards. The curious feature of this album, is that although it primarily follows the same Japanese family (from Circa 1905-1917) the postcards that are tipped in have annotations in French, and include Vietnam and Burma. A lot of the focus of the photographs is on the traditional dress of the women, and you can see the transition from the kimono through to the modern woman about town. There are also two newspaper cuttings in French, one on Japanese fashions and one on Japanese haircuts. Our personal favourite photograph is a rather grumpy looking old man in traditional costume. He is sitting for a formal celebration of longevity. On his chest are kanji characters: 八十六 — meaning "86 years old" and to his side is a figurine which celebrates 86 years of life. The birthday boy doesn't look terribly pleased with the idea! The album is 23cm x 16cm. To the front cover is a colour photo postcard of a woman leafing through a photograph album. An annotation in French is dated 1917. "Cochinchinе, Saïgon, le 25 avril 1917" There is also a piece of kimono material tipped onto the cover. The album is now covered in protective plastic. There photographs vary in size. Quite a few are studio shots of individuals and the family. A lovely example of the genre.

    . Un magnifique album de photos de famille japonais. Il contient 38 photographies (principalement des tirages à la gélatine d'argent, dont 4 CDV et quelques clichés sépia) ainsi que cinq cartes postales photographiques. La particularité de cet album réside dans le fait que, bien qu'il retrace principalement l'histoire d'une même famille japonaise (de 1905 à 1917 environ), les cartes postales qui y sont collées comportent des annotations en français et font référence au Vietnam et à la Birmanie. Les photographies mettent souvent l'accent sur les tenues traditionnelles des femmes, et l'on peut y observer la transition du kimono vers la femme moderne en ville. L'album contient également deux coupures de presse en français, l'une sur la mode japonaise et l'autre sur les coupes de cheveux japonaises. Notre photo préférée est celle d'un vieil homme à l'air plutôt renfrogné, vêtu d'un costume traditionnel. L'album mesure 23 cm x 16 cm. Sur la couverture figure une carte postale en couleur représentant une femme feuilletant un album photo. Un morceau de tissu de kimono est également collé sur la couverture. L'album est désormais recouvert d'un film plastique protecteur. Les photos sont de tailles variées. Bon nombre d'entre elles sont des clichés pris en studio, représentant des personnes seules ou la famille. Un très bel exemple du genre.

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    Book ID: 5680
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  • A Bibliography of A. Conan Doyle. by LANCELYN GREEN, Richard & GIBSON, John Michael
    LANCELYN GREEN, Richard & GIBSON, John Michael
    A Bibliography of A. Conan Doyle. With a foreword by Graham Greene.

    Boston, London, New York: Hudson House, 2000. First Revised Edition of Lancelyn Green and Gibson's comprehensive bibliography of Arthur Conan Doyle. Hardback in original unclipped dust jacket. Book boards and dust jacket all near fine. Inside the book is in an almost unread condition. This bibliography is divided into five sections covering fiction, plays, and belles-lettres; miscellaneous writings (histories, political pamphlets, speeches, wartime propaganda, autobiographies, and his works on spiritualism); prefaces and minor contributions; uncollected stories, letters, and articles; and a selective list of biographical sources (the major biographies, reminiscences, magazine and newspaper reports, and articles). 726 pages. 235 x 160 mm (9¼ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 4162
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  • A Bibliography of American Children's Books. Printed Prior to 1821. by WELCH, d'Alté A.
    WELCH, d'Alté A.
    A Bibliography of American Children's Books. Printed Prior to 1821.

    American Antiquarian Society and Barre Publishers, 1972. First edition. Hardback in green cloth, with gilt title to spine. Both book and contents in fine condition. lxvi, 495 pp. + index. 260 x 190 mm (10¼ x 7½ inches).

    Book ID: 3693
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  • A rare original bill presented to parliament
    A Bill for preventing Frauds committed by Bankrupts, and by the Executor and Administrators of Traders dying Insolvent, and for the Relief of the Creditors of Traders becoming Insolvent. by GEORGE II (Parliament)
    GEORGE II (Parliament)
    A Bill for preventing Frauds committed by Bankrupts, and by the Executor and Administrators of Traders dying Insolvent, and for the Relief of the Creditors of Traders becoming Insolvent.

    London: [William Bowyer], 1731. First edition. A rare surviving example of this Bill, in its original form, with a docket title. Although no printer details are given, ESTC states that this bill was printed by William Bowyer, and from his records that only 1500 copies were printed, and that most of the sheets were later 'overrun' (i.e. reimposed and reprinted?). The legislation was not passed on this occasion, but was enacted in the next session, as 5 Geo.II.c.30. It is interesting to see the original bill, printed up, but with gaps for dates and other details throughout the legislation. 31,[1]p. Without any binding or boards (as issued). sewn to spine. Possibly abstracted from a larger volume. 33cm x 20cm.…

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    London: [William Bowyer], 1731. First edition. A rare surviving example of this Bill, in its original form, with a docket title. Although no printer details are given, ESTC states that this bill was printed by William Bowyer, and from his records that only 1500 copies were printed, and that most of the sheets were later 'overrun' (i.e. reimposed and reprinted?). The legislation was not passed on this occasion, but was enacted in the next session, as 5 Geo.II.c.30. It is interesting to see the original bill, printed up, but with gaps for dates and other details throughout the legislation. 31,[1]p. Without any binding or boards (as issued). sewn to spine. Possibly abstracted from a larger volume. 33cm x 20cm. ESTC: T80404.

    . Première édition. Un exemplaire rare de ce projet de loi, conservé dans sa forme originale, avec un titre de dossier. Bien qu'aucune information ne soit fournie concernant l'imprimeur, l'ESTC indique que ce projet de loi a été imprimé par William Bowyer et précise, d'après ses registres, que seuls 1 500 exemplaires ont été tirés et que la plupart des feuilles ont ensuite été « réimprimées » (c'est-à-dire remises en presse et réimprimées ?). Le texte de loi ne fut pas adopté à cette occasion, mais fut promulgué lors de la session suivante, sous le titre 5 Geo.II.c.30. Il est intéressant de voir le projet de loi original, imprimé, mais comportant des espaces vides pour les dates et autres détails tout au long du texte. 31, [1] p. Sans reliure ni plats (tel qu'il a été publié). Cousu au dos. Probablement extrait d'un volume plus volumineux. 33 cm x 20 cm. ESTC : T80404.

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    Book ID: 5684
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  • A Book of Modern Ballads. by Havers, Alice (Illustrator)
    Havers, Alice (Illustrator)
    A Book of Modern Ballads.

    London: Hildesheimer & Faulkner, 1892. First edition. Brown cloth binding with gold and silver blocked design and titles to front. Fully illustrated with charming chromolithographs, some full-page. All edges gilt. Boards a little bumped and scuffed, pages age toned and with some foxing, but overall in good shape. Features poems by (among others) Rossetti, Swinburne, Browning, Shelley, Weatherly, and Gilbert.40 pp. 250 x 190 mm (9¾ x 7½ inches).

    Book ID: 2497
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  • A Book of Nonsense by LEAR, Edward
    LEAR, Edward
    A Book of Nonsense

    Tokyo: Toronto Library - Holp Shuppan Publishers, 1981. Fabulously attractive, gilt decorated blue cloth facsimile edition of the Frederick Warne, London [1895] edition; reproduced from The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books. Cover title reads: Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 unnumbered leaves, with 130 coloured illustrations. All page edges gilt. In fine condition, appears almost unread. 265 x 230 mm (10½ x 9 inches).

    . Fabuleux fac-similé de l'édition de Frederick Warne, Londres [1895], en tissu bleu décoré de dorures, reproduit à partir de la collection Osborne de livres pour enfants. Le titre de la couverture se lit comme suit : "Lear's Book of Nonsons" : Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 feuilles non numérotées, avec 130 illustrations en couleur.…

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    Tokyo: Toronto Library - Holp Shuppan Publishers, 1981. Fabulously attractive, gilt decorated blue cloth facsimile edition of the Frederick Warne, London [1895] edition; reproduced from The Osborne Collection of Early Children's Books. Cover title reads: Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 unnumbered leaves, with 130 coloured illustrations. All page edges gilt. In fine condition, appears almost unread. 265 x 230 mm (10½ x 9 inches).

    . Fabuleux fac-similé de l'édition de Frederick Warne, Londres [1895], en tissu bleu décoré de dorures, reproduit à partir de la collection Osborne de livres pour enfants. Le titre de la couverture se lit comme suit : "Lear's Book of Nonsons" : Lear's Book of Nonsense. 78 feuilles non numérotées, avec 130 illustrations en couleur. Toutes les tranches des pages sont dorées. En très bon état, ne semble pas avoir été lu. 265 x 230 mm

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    Book ID: 5128
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  • A bound collection of The Literary Miscellany. by COLLINS, William. et. al.
    COLLINS, William. et. al.
    A bound collection of The Literary Miscellany.

    London: G. Nicholson, 1802. The bound collection comprises 9 pamphlets with poems and essays, all published in the same format by G. Nicholson. These are published as part of "The Literary Miscellany: or Extracts and Selections Classical and Scientific." Each has an engraved title page, and an engraving on the final page. White hardback (paper covered boards). Leather label to spine with gilt title "Poems 1" which implies a second unknown collection. The white boards are a little marked and darkened, but still presentable. Internally slightly darkened, but overall in very good condition. To each of the items, is a penciled number on the title, presumably giving a publication number (?) The advert to the rear of the book…

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    London: G. Nicholson, 1802. The bound collection comprises 9 pamphlets with poems and essays, all published in the same format by G. Nicholson. These are published as part of "The Literary Miscellany: or Extracts and Selections Classical and Scientific." Each has an engraved title page, and an engraving on the final page. White hardback (paper covered boards). Leather label to spine with gilt title "Poems 1" which implies a second unknown collection. The white boards are a little marked and darkened, but still presentable. Internally slightly darkened, but overall in very good condition. To each of the items, is a penciled number on the title, presumably giving a publication number (?) The advert to the rear of the book indicates that around 100 such pamphlets were produced (or intended). Text in English. The collection comprises: La collection reliée comprend 9 brochures avec des poèmes et des essais, tous publiés dans le même format par G. Nicholson. Ceux-ci sont publiés dans le cadre de "The Literary Miscellany: or Extracts and Selections Classical and Scientific". Chacun a une page de titre gravée et une gravure sur la dernière page. Couverture cartonnée blanche (planches recouvertes de papier). Etiquette en cuir au dos avec titre doré « Poèmes 1 » qui sous-entend un deuxième recueil inconnu. Les planches blanches sont un peu marquées et assombries, mais toujours présentables. Intérieur légèrement noirci, mais dans l'ensemble en très bon état. Pour chacun des articles, est un numéro au crayon sur le titre, donnant vraisemblablement un numéro de publication (?) L'annonce à l'arrière du livre indique qu'environ 100 de ces brochures ont été produites (ou prévues). Texte en anglais. La collection comprend :
    COLLINS, William. (1802) Poems. With the author's life. vi, 30pp.
    JENYNS, Soame. (1802) Poems, Containing the Art of Dancing and other Pieces. With the Author's life. 38pp
    DYER, George, ROBINSON, Mrs, BARBAULD, A.L. & OGILVIE, J. (no date) Odes. 62pp.
    Didactic Poetry: Chiron to Achlles; The Highwayman's Soliloquy (1802) 38pp.
    CUMBERLAND, R. (1812) Humourous: The History of Nicholas Pedrosa and other pieces. 36pp.
    PHILLIPS, Sarah (1802) Moral Tale (from the French of de Saint Lambert). 26pp.
    Moral Tales (undated) La Roche; Wolemar and his Dog; Veracity of a Moor. 24pp.
    Moral Tales (1805) The Grateful Turk; Androcles and the Lion; The Horse; Phillis and Damaris. 24pp.
    PRATT, FRANKLIN, DE GENLIS &c. (1805) On Education. 40pp. Adverts 2pp.

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  • A Brief Outline of the History of Old Hall. by DOYLE, The Very Rev. Canon.
    DOYLE, The Very Rev. Canon.
    A Brief Outline of the History of Old Hall. A Paper Written on the Occasion of the Centenary Celebration at St. Edmund's College, in 1869

    Edition: First Edition

    Standon: Edmundian Association, 1891. First edition. Original cloth gilt now a bit dulled, all edges gilt, some foxing at the front, else a very good copy. Owner's name to the front (Syon Abbey). vi, 80 pp. Frontispiece and seven Illustrations.
    COPAC gives copies at Oxford and Cambridge only.
    St Edmund's Hall was established in 1795 for the education of the children of Roman Catholic nobility.

    Book ID: 1077
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  • A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; by CHURCH, John
    CHURCH, John
    A Cabinet of Quadrupeds with historical and scientific descriptions; Consisting of highly-finished engravings, by James Tookey.

    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages…

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    London: Darton and Harvey, 1805. First Edition. Two volumes bound as one. With titles, two engraved titles and 84 copper plate engravings (complete). The plates with decorative animal illustrations by J. Tookey after J. Ibbetson. Half calf binding with brown boards. The boards are somewhat stained. The binding is rubbed to the corners and edges. The gilt decoration and titles to the spine are still attractive though. Has the ownership signature of G. Goldney, Buckfield to the front end paper. Small bookshop stamp of Paul A Struck of New York to the inside board. Some of the pages and plates have light water staining (a couple there is more distinct staining), and there is light foxing in places. Pages a touch darkened. Overall, a nice copy though. Unpaginated. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817), was a Yorkshire painter noted for his rural scenes and depictions of animals. This is the first printing of an important work of natural history, which was re-printed in 1848/9. 330 by 260mm (13 by 10¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Deux volumes reliés en un seul. Avec les titres, deux titres gravés et 84 gravures sur cuivre (complètes). Les planches avec des illustrations d'animaux décoratifs par J. Tookey d'après J. Ibbetson. Reliure en demi-veau avec des planches brunes. Les planches sont légèrement tachées. Les coins et les bords de la reliure sont frottés. La décoration et les titres dorés au dos sont encore attrayants. La signature de G. Goldney, Buckfield, figure sur la première page de garde. Petit cachet de librairie de Paul A Struck of New York à l'intérieur de la planche. Certaines pages et planches présentent de légères taches d'eau (quelques taches plus nettes) et de légères rousseurs par endroits. Les pages sont un peu noircies. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire. Non paginé. Julius Caesar Ibbetson (1759-1817) était un peintre du Yorkshire connu pour ses scènes rurales et ses représentations d'animaux. Il s'agit de la première impression d'un important ouvrage d'histoire naturelle, qui a été réimprimé en 1848/9. 330 x 260 mm.

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    Book ID: 4510
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  • A Calendar of the Shakespearean Rarities, drawings & engravings formerly preserved at Hollingbury Copse near Brighton. by BAKER, Ernest E.
    BAKER, Ernest E.
    A Calendar of the Shakespearean Rarities, drawings & engravings formerly preserved at Hollingbury Copse near Brighton. [The Halliwell-Phillipps Shakespearean Rarities

    London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1891. Second edition. A nice copy in the original dark blue buckram with gilt titles and blind embossed decoration. This is an ex library copy, but discretely so. library number to the base of the spine. Stickers to the end papers, and small stamp to the title page. Otherwise clean and tidy. Slight darkening to the pages. xviii, 170. 24 pages. (catalogue of longman's books to the rear). Overall a very good copy. 235 by 155mm (9¼ by 6 inches).

    . Deuxième édition. Un bel exemplaire dans le bougran bleu foncé d'origine avec des titres dorés et une décoration gaufrée à l'aveugle. Il s'agit d'un exemplaire ex-bibliothèque, mais discrètement. Le numéro de bibliothèque figure…

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    London: Longmans, Green and Co, 1891. Second edition. A nice copy in the original dark blue buckram with gilt titles and blind embossed decoration. This is an ex library copy, but discretely so. library number to the base of the spine. Stickers to the end papers, and small stamp to the title page. Otherwise clean and tidy. Slight darkening to the pages. xviii, 170. 24 pages. (catalogue of longman's books to the rear). Overall a very good copy. 235 by 155mm (9¼ by 6 inches).

    . Deuxième édition. Un bel exemplaire dans le bougran bleu foncé d'origine avec des titres dorés et une décoration gaufrée à l'aveugle. Il s'agit d'un exemplaire ex-bibliothèque, mais discrètement. Le numéro de bibliothèque figure à la base du dos. Des autocollants sur les pages de garde et un petit tampon sur la page de titre. Autrement, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé. Léger noircissement des pages. xviii, 170. 24 pages. (catalogue des livres de Longman au dos). Dans l'ensemble, un très bon exemplaire. 235 by 155mm.

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    Book ID: 4961
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  • An original pencil caricature
    A Caricature mocking Hitler by a Monument Man by MONNET, Bertrand.
    MONNET, Bertrand.
    A Caricature mocking Hitler by a Monument Man

    Berlin: NP, 1948. A pencil sketch showing a classical monument (which also shows similarity to a Chess Rook). It has the wreath of France to it. Towards the top, is the shining face of Hitler. To the bottom of the statue is a small, but obvious pile of excrement ! It is signed to the lower left corner. Held under Passe Partout. The sketch is good, in clean condition, with light creasing to it. 35.5cm x 24cm. The Passe Partout and frame are 38cm x 38.5cm. To the reverse of the sheet are several sketches and the name Bertrand Monnet. The sheet was obviously folded at some point. Held under glass in a simple wooden frame. Our belief is…

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    Berlin: NP, 1948. A pencil sketch showing a classical monument (which also shows similarity to a Chess Rook). It has the wreath of France to it. Towards the top, is the shining face of Hitler. To the bottom of the statue is a small, but obvious pile of excrement ! It is signed to the lower left corner. Held under Passe Partout. The sketch is good, in clean condition, with light creasing to it. 35.5cm x 24cm. The Passe Partout and frame are 38cm x 38.5cm. To the reverse of the sheet are several sketches and the name Bertrand Monnet. The sheet was obviously folded at some point. Held under glass in a simple wooden frame. Our belief is that the sketch was made whilst Monnet was the mission officer in the occupation zone immediately after the war.

    Bertrand Jules Monnet, (1910-1989) was a Parisian architect, who qualified from the School of Fine Arts in 1939. He was particularly engaged as an architect of Historical Monuments. He was appointed Chief Architect of Historic Monuments in 1942 (This means that he was a member of Les Architectes en Chef des Monuments Historiques (ACMH) not THE chief architect). He was mission officer to the military government of the free zone of occupation in Germany in 1946-1949. On his return to France, he was architect for a number of prestigious buildings and was both Vice President and President of ACMH.

    . Croquis au crayon représentant un monument classique (qui présente également des similitudes avec une tour d'échecs). Il porte la couronne de la France. Vers le haut, on voit le visage brillant d'Hitler. Au bas de la statue se trouve un petit, mais évident, tas d'excréments ! Il est signé dans le coin inférieur gauche. Détenu sous Passe Partout. L'esquisse est en bon état, propre, avec de légers plis. 35,5 cm x 24 cm. Le Passe Partout et le cadre mesurent 38 cm x 38,5 cm. Au verso de la feuille figurent plusieurs croquis et le nom de Bertrand Monnet. La feuille a manifestement été pliée à un moment donné. Présenté sous verre dans un simple cadre en bois. Nous pensons que le croquis a été réalisé alors que Monnet était chargé de mission dans la zone d'occupation immédiatement après la guerre.

    Bertrand Jules Monnet (1910-1989) était un architecte parisien, diplômé de l'École des beaux-arts en 1939. Il s'est particulièrement investi dans l'architecture des monuments historiques. Il est nommé architecte en chef des monuments historiques en 1942 (ce qui signifie qu'il est membre des Architectes en Chef des Monuments Historiques (ACMH) et non architecte en chef). Il a été chargé de mission auprès du gouvernement militaire de la zone libre d'occupation en Allemagne en 1946-1949. De retour en France, il a été architecte de nombreux bâtiments prestigieux et a été à la fois vice-président et président des ACMH.

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  • Over 350 outstanding sculptures
    A Century of American Sculpture. by HYATT MAYOR, A.
    HYATT MAYOR, A.
    A Century of American Sculpture. Treasures from Brookgreen Gardens.

    New York: Abbeville Press, 1988. First Edition. Blue cloth with gilt spine lettering and blind stamped figure on upper board. Beautiful full colour photos of garden sculptures from the late 19th and 20th centuries. Boards has some sun fading, but the photographic dust jacket is in a very good condition. Neat gift inscription to the inside front. Brookgreen Gardens is in South Carolina, on the site of an old rice plantation. 127 pp.
    340 x 290 mm (13½ x 11½ inches).

    Book ID: 2189
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  • A Chair for the Prophet. by CLAUDE
    CLAUDE
    A Chair for the Prophet.

    London: Faber & Faber, 1959. First edition of this novel, the title of which derives from an old Jewish legend. Set in the newly established state of Israel, it follows the story of a young couple, who have gone to search for oil. Original dust wrapper. A little nicking and bumping to the top edge. Slight darkening to the edges. Green boards - these have an old damp stain to the spine and boards - also visible to the inside boards, but doesn't affect the wrapper or the rest of the book. Rest of book is clean and tidy, with just a touch of darkening / foxing to the closed page edges. This is Claude's third novel. 223 pages. 190 by 130mm (7½ by 5 inches).

    Book ID: 4020
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